While the Uber Lite app can even work on 2G connectivity, it is said to be supported by almost 99 per cent of the Android smartphone currently in use in India.

Uber Lite app weighs just 5MB&nbsp

Uber, which is one of India’s biggest ride-handling company, has just announced the Uber Lite app in India which has been developed here and will be launched globally, in the coming months. Uber Lite is a slimmed down version of the conventional app which weighs just 5MB and is focused towards emerging markets with low connectivity.

While the Uber Lite app can even work on 2G connectivity, it is said to be supported by almost 99 per cent of the Android smartphone currently in use in India. As mentioned above, the app has been developed in India and has been made available in Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Delhi for now.

“The new, space-saving app that is built in India and designed for the world, also works in low connectivity areas and on 99% of Android devices. The launch of Uber Lite also further reiterates Uber’s investment in India and their commitment to continue innovating in India, for India and the world,” said Uber in a statement.

Uber Lite has a new interface which has been designed to make booking rides quicker as well as lighter in spotty connectivity, even on basic Android phones, and for users with limited data plans. Here are some of the key features of the Uber Lite app:

Light on your phone: Uber Lite weighs less than 5MB to download and with a 300-millisecond response time, the booking process is fast even in low connectivity.

Guided Pickups: The app guides users through the request experience while detecting their current location which means that minimal typing is required. If the Uber Lite app can’t detect your location due to GPS or network issues, it will guide you to select popular landmarks nearby.

Tap Over Type: Uber Lite will also make picking your destination easier with a tap of a button. Instead of typing your location, you can choose a nearby point of interest and the app stores the city’s top places for them to appear in the search even if you are offline. On the other hand, the more you use Uber Lite app, the smarter it gets as it will learn where you go most often, and then surfaces these options first, which is a feature that will be very convenient for users having phones with smaller screens.

Maps On Demand: In order to keep the app light and fast, maps in the Uber Lite app are not loaded by default, however, are available with a tap whenever you need them.

That being said, Uber Lite retains the core functionality of the company's app, has in-app support and also includes critical safety features like an emergency button as well as the ability to share a trip with friends and family. Uber has also promised that it will be launching various other features soon, including giving the ability for riders to select preferred Indian regional languages.

Uber Lite launched in India for low connectivity areas and 2G smartphonesDescription:While the Uber Lite app can even work on 2G connectivity, it is said to be supported by almost 99 per cent of the Android smartphone currently in use in India.Times Now